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mighty7sd's avatar
mighty7sd
Explorer
Jan 12, 2017

How to find proper tire pressure for tow vehicle?

Does anyone know if there is a calculator or spreadsheet to figure out what tire pressure should be?

I know this is supposed to be listed on the door sticker, but I bought my truck used and the model shown on the sticker does not match the model on the tire! My online searches have been fruitless as it just lists the maximum pressure (80psi) and doesn't give any consideration to load.

For reference the 2010 Chevy 2500 LT CC 4WD Shortbed has BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO LT285/70R17 121/1118R tires.

Sticker has LT265/70R17E with front @50psi and rear @72psi. I assume this is fully loaded. Does anyone reduce tire pressure when unloaded?

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  • rhagfo's avatar
    rhagfo
    Explorer III
    Darryl&Rita wrote:
    B. F. Goodrich has an online table for weights/pressures for their tires. Weigh the unit, the use the table to set the pressures.


    X2!
    Hawing an inflation chart will give you longer tire life and most importantly better traction!!!
  • B. F. Goodrich has an online table for weights/pressures for their tires. Weigh the unit, the use the table to set the pressures.